Arsenal star playmaker Mesut Ozil has travelled with the squad to Sweden.

The Gunners take on Ostersunds FK in the Europa League tonight, kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 (GMT).

Ozil is yet to feature in the competition so far this season however, Arsene Wenger has decided to prioritise the European cup.

Following Arsenal’s defeat to Tottenham, the Europa League now offers the Gunners their best route to UEFA Champions League football next season.

Ozil has taken to social media to document his trip to the Scandivanian nation and appears to be excited by his new surroundings.

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Wenger has confirmed that the 29-year-old will feature in tonight’s clash and could be included in the starting eleven.

“Yes. At some stage it has to be his [Ozil”s] first game in this competition. He wants to do well in this competition,” Wenger stated at the pre-game press conference.